Lowndes County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lowndes County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 385 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lowndes County compares with Alabama
Lowndes County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lowndes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lowndes County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 339.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Lowndes County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lowndes County: 1.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Lowndes County has recorded 385 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Lowndes County is US-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-65 (5), SR-21 (2) and CR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Lowndes County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.7% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 6 |
| I-65 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 216 |
| US-80 | 74 |
| Al-97 | 17 |
| Al-21 | 14 |
| US-31 | 9 |
| Cr-6 | 7 |
| Tyson Road | 4 |
| Cr-37 | 3 |
Lowndes County at a glance
| Population | 9,485 |
| Land area | 716.1 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,740 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lowndes County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 21 | +26% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 25 | +17% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 35 | +43% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lowndes County
ZIP codes in Lowndes County
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Questions fleets ask about Lowndes County
How common are truck crashes in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County has had 385 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 169 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lowndes County?
Since 2015, US-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lowndes County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lowndes County?
The worst month is December: 13.8% of truck crashes in Lowndes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lowndes County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lowndes County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lowndes County compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 339.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lowndes County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lowndes County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.